Railroad Street over Mill Creek
FairLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.10 W CR 400 W · Structure no. 4600051
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Street over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Railroad Street over Mill Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Railroad Street over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Railroad Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.